Peas are part of the legume family. Grown in pods, peas are packed with nutrition. There are basically three types: garden peas, snow peas, and snap peas. The first variety are green (garden) peas or Pisum sativum, whose pods are more fibrous and often not eaten. Their pods … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Radishes
Most of us know radishes as those red outlined white discs in our salads. But radishes come in a variety of shapes and colors. These root vegetables can be red, purple, even blackish in color. Most are roundish in shape with a thin stringy root at the end. But some are more … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are great for so much more than just carving! They offer many wonderful ways for them to be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet too. The flesh of the pumpkin can be used to make pies as well as soups and stews. The pumpkin seeds are also edible and sometimes are called … [Read more...]
Storing Potatoes
Potatoes are a mainstay for meals because they are so versatile, not to mention delicious when prepared correctly. Americans always believed potatoes were a commercial crop until the influx of Irish Immigrants came and turned the Americans on to the art of potato growing and … [Read more...]
Growing Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are one of the most popular of salad garnishments and are also handy for tossing into wrapped sandwiches or as just a snack. They are small, tasty, and easy to grow indoors or out. Here are the basics of what you need to know about growing cherry … [Read more...]
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